We have reports from Chinese state media claiming the U.S. is “proactively reaching out” for tariff discussions. But here’s where the logic breaks down: China’s foreign ministry spokesperson explicitly stated there have been no consultations or negotiations. So either China is lying to its people, or these reports are fabricated. Neither option paints a flattering picture of the Chinese regime.
President Trump implemented a 145% tariff on Chinese goods. This isn’t just some arbitrary number, it’s a calculated response to decades of intellectual property theft, currency manipulation, and unfair trade practices by the Chinese Communist Party. The left conveniently ignores these fundamental issues when they cry about “trade wars.”
Let’s say, for the sake of argument, that talks are indeed happening. The idea that this somehow vindicates the left’s position on free trade is absurd on its face. If anything, it proves that Trump’s hardline approach is working. China is feeling the economic pressure and is potentially coming to the negotiating table. That’s how you conduct foreign policy from a position of strength, not the Obama-era appeasement that the left seems to idolize.
In conclusion, whether talks are happening or not, the U.S. holds the economic leverage. China’s economy is slowing, their real estate market is imploding, and they’re facing a demographic crisis. Meanwhile, the U.S. economy remains resilient despite the left’s constant pessimism.